Just days after Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, and Waitrose issued food safety alerts, Aldi shoppers have been urged to check their kitchens for a potentially dangerous product.

Britons across England, Scotland, and Wales have been warned about a safety issue involving Aldi's Inspired Cuisine Baby Potatoes with Herbs and Butter.

The supermarket chain has recalled the product after discovering it contains milk that was not declared on the packaging.

Pack size: 385g

Use by: All date codes up to and including July 1, 2025

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) issued an alert, stating: "This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents."

The oversight could pose serious health consequences for customers with dairy allergies who may have purchased the item believing it to be milk-free.

Customers who have purchased the affected product have been urged not to consume it if they have a milk allergy or intolerance. Instead, they should return it to their local Aldi store for a full refund.

Officials confirmed that the recall affects all batches of the Inspired Cuisine Baby Potatoes with Herbs and Butter.

Aldi's Inspired Cuisine Baby Potatoes with Herbs and Butter contain undeclared milk

Aldi has been advised to contact the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall.

Point-of-sale notices have also been displayed in stores to alert shoppers. These explain the reason for the recall and offer guidance on next steps.

Customers can visit https://help.aldi.co.uk/s/ or contact Aldi's customer services on 0800 042 0800 for further information.

The supermarket acknowledged the error and issued an apology to affected customers.

Shoppers should return the affected product to their local Aldi store for a full refund

"We apologise that this product did not meet our normal high standards and thank you for your co-operation," the supermarket said in a statement.

The incident highlights the importance of accurate food labelling, particularly for products that may contain common allergens such as milk.

Referring to IgE (immediate) mediated allergic reactions to cow's milk in adults, Allergy UK stated: "Signs and symptoms usually occur within minutes of contact with cow’s milk, but can also occur up to one hour later.

"Most allergic reactions are mild, but they can also be moderate or severe. Anaphylaxis is the most severe form of allergic reaction, which can be life-threatening.

"Mild to moderate symptoms include itchy mouth, tongue and throat; swelling of lips, around the eyes or face; red, raised itchy rash (often called nettle rash, hives or urticaria); vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhoea; runny nose and sneezing.

"Severe symptoms of anaphylaxis include swelling of the tongue and/or throat; diifficulty in swallowing or speaking or change in voice (hoarse voice); wheeze (whistling noise) or persistent cough; difficult or noisy breathing; dizziness, collapse, loss of consciousness (due to a drop in blood pressure)."

Experts noted that any one or more of the above symptoms are a sign of this more "severe" allergic reaction, and should be treated as a medical emergency.

"If available, adrenaline should be given without delay, and an ambulance called with the call operator informed that it is anaphylaxis," officials advised.

Allergy UK provides a comprehensive guide on milk allergies in both children and adults. For further information on milk allergy symptoms, diagnosis, and advice for sufferers, Britons can visit the dedicated web pages.

Food and product recalls should always be taken seriously to ensure customer safety. The FSA stated: "Sometimes there will be a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold.

"Then it might be 'withdrawn' (taken off the shelves) or 'recalled' (when customers are asked to return the product). When there is a food allergy risk, the FSA will issue an Allergy Alert."

Earlier this month, a beloved British dessert was pulled from shelves after a brand failed to declare a major allergen.